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Math-teacher Pope Leo praises “International Day of Mathematics”

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Pope chooses fellow Augustinian to oversee his charity work

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Vatican mediation leads to Cuba prisoner release

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Pope appeals to conscience of Christians involved in wars

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Pope Leo moves into papal apartments in Apostolic Palace

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Violence can never lead to peace, warns Pope Leo

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From Chicago with love: Ford gives Pope custom SUV

The newest car in the Vatican fleet comes with a message of loving pride from Pope Leo’s hometown — and uniquely customized details.

Pope’s visit to world’s other tiny, Catholic state: Program

Chaldean bishop of San Diego resigns after arrest for embezzlement

Cardinal evacuated from Tehran gives Pope Leo 1st-hand report

Different languages, cultures: All one People of God

Medjugorje, fewer Catholics: Bosnia-Herzegovina leaders meet Pope

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We have to all learn to pray, insists Pope Leo on parish visit

Pope Leo XIV: Military service must serve peace

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From Chicago with love: Ford gives Pope custom SUV

The newest car in the Vatican fleet comes with a message of loving pride from Pope Leo’s hometown — and uniquely customized details.

Lost relics of the Holy Cross found in Argentina

Chaldean bishop of San Diego resigns after arrest for embezzlement

Nicaragua prohibits priestly and diaconal ordinations

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New papal rep to USA “honored, humbled” to be in Leo’s own country

Bishops condemn massacre of 178 in South Sudan

Bishop of Southern Arabia prays to martyr-nuns for peace

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Poem by a Doctor of the Church that Leo says helped his prayer

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Why it’s important to teach your kids how to be virtuous

Without any virtues to guide them, our children and grandchildren will wander aimlessly in the world, without the stability and freedom that virtue provides.

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Prince William shows why it’s good to laugh at ourselves

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Start today: St. Joseph novena in times of trouble

Can nations justify war by citing the Hebrew Bible?

17-year-old from Italy could be next millennial saint

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“Those who stumble on level ground should stay away from cliffs.”

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Who wouldn't want to date a gentleman like Mr. Darcy — from Jane Austen's famous novel 'Pride and Prejudice'? Here are some tips for choosing wisely.

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Pope’s visit to world’s other tiny, Catholic state: Program

On March 28, 2026, Pope Leo will spend a busy day visiting the Principality of Monaco, a Catholic sovereign principality embedded in the French east coast.